MEXICO-ACCIDENT-PLANE-CRASH This handout photo released by Civil Protection of Jalisco state shows a man trying to extinguish the fire at the site where a Cessna 207 plane crashed in Santa Maria del Oro, Jalisco state, Mexico on December 22, 2024. (Photo by HANDOUT / Proteccion Civil Jalisco / AFP) Agency …
Read More »CHAN: Nigeria, Ghana clash ends in goalless draw
The Nigeria, Ghana final qualifying fixture in the race to next year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) ends in goalless draw in the first leg played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Super Eagles B held their Ghanaian counterparts to a goalless draw on Sunday at the final qualifying fixture …
Read More »MURIC to COAS: Time to pay 54 soldiers granted pardon is now
An appeal has gone to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, from the Muslim Rights Concern to pay the entitlements of the 54 soldiers who received presidential pardon in May 2022. The Executive Director of the Islamic rights group, Professor Ishaq Akintola, made the appeal in a …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC reaffirms commitment to sports development, sponsors Lagos Polo Club for the third consecutive year
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has once again demonstrated its unwavering dedication to sports development in Nigeria by sponsoring the Lagos Polo Club for the third consecutive year. This partnership highlights Stanbic IBTC’s commitment to fostering excellence in sports and promoting community engagement through …
Read More »Dangote’s Goodies Bag: Fuelling Joy and Fairness Across Nigeria
By Abiodun Alade Just when Nigerians thought their wallets were running on fumes, Aliko Dangote comes to the rescue with a festive fuel price cut that’s like a vital breath of fresh air. In a move as timely as it is generous, Dangote Petroleum Refinery slashed the ex-depot price of …
Read More »Court declares sales of Tejuosho property valid
A Lagos High Court sitting in Yaba, has declared the sale of a choice property located near the Tejuosho market by the Onitiri family to a businessman, Chibuike Okeke as valid. Mr. Okeke had in 2014 purchased the property located at No. 6 Popo street, near Tejuosho market, Surulere, Lagos …
Read More »Ghana edge Nigeria to win WAFU B U17 Girls Cup
Hosts Ghana lifted the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday, but only after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat of resilient Nigeria at the Ghanaian Centre of Excellence in Prampram, outside Accra. Both sides earlier scored two goals apiece in regulation time but need a penalty shootout to determine …
Read More »Nollywood box-office heats up as movie giants release blockbuster films
The festive season has kicked off on a high note for Nollywood movie enthusiasts, with multiple movie giants releasing top-notch films that are currently competing for attention in cinemas nationwide. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nollywood fans are in for a treat, with so many big-budget films …
Read More »ABCON hails CBN’s sale of interbank FX to eligible BDCs
The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has said the lifting of the suspension of sales of interbank foreign exchange to its members nationwide by Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN will result in job creation, tame inflation, and boosting FX liquidity to the retail end, among others. …
Read More »Stampedes: Lagos warns show promoters, others
The Lagos State Government has called on show promoters, non-governmental organisations, corporate organisations and private individuals to ensure proper crowd management before organising any events to avoid stampede. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, made the call at a press conference on Sunday in Lagos. He …
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